Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. Sepsis occurs when infection spreads to the bloodstream. Meningitis is an infection of the thin tissues that cover the brain and spinal cord.

A young infant can become sick and die very quickly from serious bacterial infections such as pneumonia, sepsis and meningitis. Therefore if a young infant is brought to you because they are, or appear to be, sick it is important that you assess the infant carefully.

Last modified: Thursday, 10 July 2014, 2:31 PM